American Paper Mache Doll with Unusual Brown Sculpted Hair by M&S Superior

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17" (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with rounded face, very dark brown sculpted hair waved away from face and behind ears, with feathering details around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M&S Superior (paper label). Comments: circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition with pert expression, rare color of hair.